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The St. Michael's Outreach Committee consists of parishioners actively involved in leadership of our outreach initiatives. We meet to discuss ongoing projects, identify needs and plan for future action. Parishioners are invited to present their ideas to the committee for review and possible endorsement as a parish initiative. Monies made through parish fundraisers are earmarked to support parish outreach, as well as both diocesan and national church outreach programs. Our goals reflect our commitment to ongoing community support.
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Appalachia Project
We have collected and shipped children's books (kindergarten through high school) plus clean stuffed animals to Appalachia for more than 8 years. The books have contributed to a higher level of reading for the children since very few books were available to them in the past. The stuffed animals are distributed as gifts for handicapped and sick children and as holiday gifts. If you would like to help in any way or just learn more please see Anke Geurtsen at church.
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MCI Framingham Prison Ministry
Nan Malone coordinates this project. This ministry brings an opportunity for fellowship and card making to women prisoners at MCI Framingham. Twice a month volunteers bring in colorful supplies and lead women in making greeting cards for their friends and familiies. At Christmas, parishioners led by Nan Malone help with the holiday party sponsored by both Family Services and the Recreation Department at MCI by providing colorful stockings for women to decorate and fill for their children.If you are interested in supporting these efforts donations of recycled all-occation cards(cut off the personal messages) especially needed Birthday and Mother's Day cards are welcome and funds for supplies would be gratefully received. New volunteers are welcome after an initial orientation at the prison.
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Salvation Army
We provide meals for the Meal Program at Framingham Salvation Army on the third Monday of each month. We set up the hall, cook and serve the meal and clean up after the guests leave. For more information speak with Ralph Stover or Dino Farina.
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Westborough State Hospital
Our recent outreach initiative is ministry to the residents at Westboro State Hospital. We have adopted two of the quarter-way houses, Liberty and Renaissance Houses, where residents live before moving to half-way houses in the outside community. We host a Christmas party that includes, carol singing, lunch and gifts for the residents. In late spring, we host a cookout that has also included line dancing, and other entertainment. For more information speak with Claude Ballenger.
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